In this SPI (special packaging instructions) story, we begin with the divisional lead of Company One who is quoting parts for a potential customer at the Department of Defense. Just before the solicitation deadline, they stumble upon lengthy, complex packaging instructions. Thinking, “How important can packaging really be?”, they casually tack on 10% to their final cost for “boxes and foam and stuff.” A few weeks later we discover that they win the bid. (Yay!)
Their celebration is short-lived when they realize their profit margin has vanished, devoured by their casual underestimation of the 28-page SPI requirements document. (Shudder!)
Enter Company Two, whose divisional lead has quoted the same parts for the Department of Defense, but they’re shrewd. They knew to consult packaging experts (JetCo Federal) during the quoting process, gaining a clear interpretation of the requirements and a precise dollar figure for packaging each part to spec. The result? Company Two’s parts will be properly protected for storage and distribution, and their margins won’t be tarnished by any nasty surprises in packaging costs.
Be like company two. But have a better company name.
Government agencies and prime contractors rely on JetCo Federal to analyze the SPI and build the appropriate packaging solution, with all packaging elements included. We ship these assembled or we inventory and distribute as needed for ongoing requirements.
With in-house packaging engineers and logisticians, we specialize in analyzing your SPI and developing tailored packaging solutions, ensuring precise pricing. From custom-engineered primary and secondary packaging to specialized crating, POP certification, and HAZMAT-compliant solutions, we handle customer’s most challenging requirements. Our expertise ensures compliance with MIL-SPC, MIL-STD, MIL-DTL, MIL-PRF, and ASTM packaging, palletization, and labeling standards. You can count on our extensive SPI library to accurately translate these requirements into costs, while leveraging our robust, diverse supply chains—heavily focused on small and socio-economically diverse companies.
Focus on your manufacturing instead of the special packaging instructions. JetCo Federal will help you estimate your packaging costs, and be confident that your packaging will be compliant with the SPI.
